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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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